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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.68, 1,084.92 and 656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.68, 1,084.92 and 656.08 is: 905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.68 : 1,084.92 = 656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.68/1,084.92 = 656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.68x = 1,084.92 × 656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.68x = 711,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,794.31/785.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.96

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